KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend at Eave Restaurant & Bar where Jason Kempt will turn the harbourfront restaurant into his very own downtown piano bar. Before he was tall enough to reach the pedals, Jason couldn’t wait to get started playing piano. A career spanning more than 30 years has seen him writing, directing, producing and performing in shows across Atlantic Canada. A high school teacher by day, Jason has made time to pursue music performances throughout Canada, the USA, and a tour through Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands as part of the Irish Folk Festival. Now a regular solo performer at venues across Cape Breton, Jason brings his interactive piano bar style show to a diverse range of audiences. Enjoy the great atmosphere, awesome food, delicious drinks, top notch service! Make your reservations now.
7-10pm | Free
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A lively location overlooking Sydney’s waterfront, the Old Triangle is a prime spot for KitchenFest! At a pub night, you can expect lively...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
It’s always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!’s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tune...
Next Date: Jul 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
ELYSE AERYN is picking up speed with her nostalgic brand of alt-country/rock, wrapping up a wild 2024 as Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer o...
Next Date: Jun 23, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicia...
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